If you think a member of the National Association of Realtors has done something unethical as outlined in the Code of Ethics, please file a complaint, writes Minnesota broker-owner and member of the professional standards committee Teresa Boardman. Continue reading
Yes, you can ignore Threads, and you will stay in business, Inman contributor Teresa Boardman writes of Meta’s latest social media offering. “If you are on the fence, I am writing this for you.” Continue reading
How fair housing is taught matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Unfortunately, most fair housing courses are worse than useless. Continue reading
Does “full-service real estate” really mean anything, or is it just something brokerages say to charge higher fees? Teresa Boardman looks at the service-shortfalls of so-called full-service brokerages and teams. Continue reading
While NAR plans to add new checkboxes for agent safety, they’re leaving out some of the most common (and messy) hazards that agents face, writes broker Teresa Boardman. Continue reading
While the conversation around door-knocking is compelling, it’s not a prerequisite for success in the real estate business, writes Teresa Boardman. She offers a variety of alternatives if door-knocking just isn’t your thing. Continue reading
Find out how to protect your clients from the proliferation of online scammers who are seeking to take advantage of them. Continue reading
Forget bells and whistles. Get back to basics with one of your listing’s most important marketing tools — great photography. Continue reading
Providing the highest level of client service means understanding the ins and outs of real estate contracts. Broker Teresa Boardman breaks down the most problematic and error-prone contract elements for you. Continue reading
Under the Clear Cooperation Policy, a listing can be “withheld” from the MLS and become an “office-exclusive” listing. Broker Teresa Boardman questions the wisdom of this exception. Continue reading